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Vintage Motorola Model 55L1U Portable Tube Radio From 1950's PARTS ONLY
Vintage Motorola Model 55L1U Portable Tube Radio From 1950's PARTS ONLY
Vintage Motorola Model 55L1U Portable Tube Radio From 1950's PARTS ONLY
Vintage Motorola Model 55L1U Portable Tube Radio From 1950's PARTS ONLY
Vintage Motorola Model 55L1U Portable Tube Radio From 1950's PARTS ONLY
Vintage Motorola Model 55L1U Portable Tube Radio From 1950's PARTS ONLY

Vintage Motorola Model 55L1U Portable Tube Radio From 1950's PARTS ONLY

$ 0.52

Availability: 45 in stock
  • Brand: Motorola
  • Model: 55L1U
  • Condition: I think its in pretty decent condition for being about 70 years old. As seen in the photo, the right corner of the articulating antenna/handle seems to have melted or warped a bit. Both knobs are connected and rotate. the smaller of which is bent. (Please refer to photos). When I opened it up I was surprised how nice the batteries and tubes seems to be in. I don't know much about these particular radios but I've seen blown out tubes in amplifiers before that looked like burnt out light bulbs with black inside. Also I was surprised how clean the two original Eveready batteries were, especially since they appeared to be wrapped in like a thin cardboard which I had never seen before. But neither battery was bloated.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    This vintage
    Motorola Model 55L1U
    portable tube radio from the 1950s is being sold for parts only. It was on my late Grandfather's shelf for as long as I can remember. I recently brought it home with me as we were clearing out his old house. It is a collectible item that would make a great addition to any radio enthusiast's collection.
    The brand is Motorola and it was manufactured in the United States. The model is 55L1U and it falls under the categories of tube radios, radios, radio phonograph, TV, phone, and collectibles. This item is not in working condition and is being sold for parts only.
    Dimentions:
    appox. 10.5 in wide, 9 in. tall, 4 in thick
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    Condition:
    I think its in pretty decent condition for being about 70 years old.  As seen in the photo, the right corner of the articulating antenna/handle seems to have melted or warped a bit.  Both knobs are connected and rotate. the smaller of which is bent. (Please refer to photos).
    When I opened it up I was surprised how nice the batteries and tubes seems to be in. I don't know much about these particular radios but I've seen blown out tubes in amplifiers before that looked like burnt out light bulbs with black inside.  Also I was surprised how clean the two original Eveready batteires were, especially since they appeared to be wrapped in like a thin cardboard which I had never seen before. But neither battery was bloated.